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Writing is a great way to improve your skills and comprehension, but particularly your ability to output, to speak. To write you need to look words up, so it’s an assist to get to speaking. Do you agree? 0:00 Writing is an excellent language learning strategy. 2:24 Why I rarely write in the languages I am learning today. 4:24 Integrated review on LingQ. 9:50 Writing by hand is more effective than typing. 11:38 Is writing in a new language a neglected activity? ___ Study a language on LingQ: https://bit.ly/3Wz9fHA Study this video as a lesson on LingQ: https://bit.ly/3hvhmXm My Podcast: Soundcloud: https://bit.ly/3iZsbic Apple: https://apple.co/3z1F1lD Google: https://bit.ly/2W3DYmK Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4TbcX8ilVmVTi6jdQVHuwK Get my 10 Secrets of Language Learning: https://www.thelinguist.com FREE grammar guides: https://www.lingq.com/en/grammar-resource/ Join the LingQ Discord server: https://discord.gg/ShPTjyhwTN My language learning blog on The Linguist: https://bit.ly/2MW83Ab My Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/lingosteve_/ My TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lingosteve The LingQ language learning blog: https://bit.ly/35yvaqK #languagelearning #languages #polyglot

CC subtitles available in English. Aristotle's Metaphysics begins: "All men by nature desire to know". Languages are among the most useful and rewarding things we can learn and get to know. I discuss this in this video.  0:00 Learning languages is extremely interesting. 1:44 Language learning is available to all of us. 2:38 Learning a language brings great opportunities in life. 3:52 Learning languages helps you to discover new worlds. 5:21 Learning languages is a form of travel. 6:06 Language learning is very good for your brain. 7:37 Learning languages helps you make friends. ___ Study a language on LingQ: https://bit.ly/3Wyq6um Study this video as a lesson on LingQ: https://bit.ly/3PnkEIO My Podcast: Soundcloud: https://bit.ly/3iZsbic Apple: https://apple.co/3z1F1lD Google: https://bit.ly/2W3DYmK Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4TbcX8ilVmVTi6jdQVHuwK Get my 10 Secrets of Language Learning: https://www.thelinguist.com FREE grammar guides: https://www.lingq.com/en/grammar-resource/ Join the LingQ Discord server: https://discord.gg/ShPTjyhwTN My language learning blog on The Linguist: https://bit.ly/2MW83Ab My Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/lingosteve_/ My TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lingosteve The LingQ language learning blog: https://bit.ly/35yvaqK #languagelearning #languages #polyglot

Ksenia, from Russia, learned Ukrainian in Ukraine. I asked her how much Ukrainian a Russian speaker, with no previous exposure, understands. Answer: 40%. Ksenia's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEfju7_bYi1pj3I1GFptgiA 0:00 How difficult is Ukrainian for Russian speakers? 6:13 The importance of learning the language of the country you live in. 7:49 Mixing Russian and Ukrainian. 10:35 Any unsolicited criticism in language learning is unwelcome. 13:32 How languages influence each other. ___ Study a language on LingQ: https://bit.ly/3uC8PES My Podcast: Soundcloud: https://bit.ly/3iZsbic Apple: https://apple.co/3z1F1lD Google: https://bit.ly/2W3DYmK Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4TbcX8ilVmVTi6jdQVHuwK Get my 10 Secrets of Language Learning: https://www.thelinguist.com FREE grammar guides: https://www.lingq.com/en/grammar-resource/ Join the LingQ Discord server: https://discord.gg/ShPTjyhwTN My language learning blog on The Linguist: https://bit.ly/2MW83Ab My Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/lingosteve_/ My TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lingosteve The LingQ language learning blog: https://bit.ly/35yvaqK #ukrainian #ukraine #languagelearning

Joe Rogan on language learning: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fyq1Z6X0Gd0 https://youtu.be/-le1kv-lI5Y?t=79 Someone sent me a few video clips recently of Joe Rogan discussing language learning with his guests. There is something in the attitude in these clips that bothers me as a language learning enthusiast. 0:00 Who is Joe Rogan? 2:13 Some of the controversy that has surrounded the Joe Rogan Podcast. 3:41 Rogan's views on language learning. 6:09 Why I disagree with Rogan's views and apparent disrespect of language. ___ Study a language on LingQ: https://bit.ly/3kynwXU Study this video as a lesson on LingQ: https://bit.ly/3VU0atg My Podcast: Soundcloud: https://bit.ly/3iZsbic Apple: https://apple.co/3z1F1lD Google: https://bit.ly/2W3DYmK Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4TbcX8ilVmVTi6jdQVHuwK Get my 10 Secrets of Language Learning: https://www.thelinguist.com FREE grammar guides: https://www.lingq.com/en/grammar-resource/ Join the LingQ Discord server: https://discord.gg/ShPTjyhwTN My language learning blog on The Linguist: https://bit.ly/2MW83Ab My Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/lingosteve_/ My TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lingosteve The LingQ language learning blog: https://bit.ly/35yvaqK #joerogan #languagelearning #languages

I recognize that writing can be a way of improving your ability in the language, a way of getting to more output. For some people it’s important to their academic and professional aspirations. So what do I have to say on the subject of writing? 0:00 I divide writing into two stages. 2:10 The benefits of writing in your target language. 2:54 Make your speaking and writing as similar as possible. 4:06 What should we write about? 5:58 My writing statistics and writing correction on LingQ. ___ Study a language on LingQ: https://bit.ly/3XxNutg Study this video as a lesson on LingQ: https://bit.ly/3B2zChk My Podcast: Soundcloud: https://bit.ly/3iZsbic Apple: https://apple.co/3z1F1lD Google: https://bit.ly/2W3DYmK Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4TbcX8ilVmVTi6jdQVHuwK Get my 10 Secrets of Language Learning: https://www.thelinguist.com FREE grammar guides: https://www.lingq.com/en/grammar-resource/ Join the LingQ Discord server: https://discord.gg/ShPTjyhwTN My language learning blog on The Linguist: https://bit.ly/2MW83Ab My Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/lingosteve_/ My TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lingosteve The LingQ language learning blog: https://bit.ly/35yvaqK #languagelearning #writing #polyglot

Emotion is an important part of learning languages. Cognitive research has shown that we learn better when we have positive feelings towards what we are learning. This is particularly true when it comes to the culture of the language we are learning. 0:00 Indulge in the things that make language learning interesting to you. 0:56 How my interests have motivated my language learning over the years. 2:23 If what we learn is of interest and meaningful, the brain will remember it. 3:13 Some examples of what I have been reading lately. 5:12 Learning a language is discovering a culture. ___ Study a language on LingQ: https://bit.ly/3HqP62g Study this video as a lesson on LingQ: https://bit.ly/3VGCatv My Podcast: Soundcloud: https://bit.ly/3iZsbic Apple: https://apple.co/3z1F1lD Google: https://bit.ly/2W3DYmK Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4TbcX8ilVmVTi6jdQVHuwK Get my 10 Secrets of Language Learning: https://www.thelinguist.com FREE grammar guides: https://www.lingq.com/en/grammar-resource/ Join the LingQ Discord server: https://discord.gg/ShPTjyhwTN My language learning blog on The Linguist: https://bit.ly/2MW83Ab My Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/lingosteve_/ My TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lingosteve The LingQ language learning blog: https://bit.ly/35yvaqK #languagelearning #languages #polyglot

Reward yourself for what you can do in your target language. Don’t criticize yourself for what you can’t do. There are moments when you feel disappointed. Ignore these moments of self-doubt. Give yourself credit for staying active with the language, a guarantee of eventual success. 0:00 The biggest problem most people have when learning a new language. 0:50 The joy of revisiting Turkish. 1:35 We shouldn't get upset when we forget things in language learning. 3:01 When learning a new language make sure to do things in a way that you're easily rewarded. 3:48 The importance of statistics in language learning. 6:07 How my language learning statistics at LingQ motivate me. ___ Study a language on LingQ: https://bit.ly/3RfxZnz Study this video as a lesson on LingQ: https://bit.ly/3gywvql My Podcast: Soundcloud: https://bit.ly/3iZsbic Apple: https://apple.co/3z1F1lD Google: https://bit.ly/2W3DYmK Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4TbcX8ilVmVTi6jdQVHuwK Get my 10 Secrets of Language Learning: https://www.thelinguist.com FREE grammar guides: https://www.lingq.com/en/grammar-resource/ Join the LingQ Discord server: https://discord.gg/ShPTjyhwTN My language learning blog on The Linguist: https://bit.ly/2MW83Ab My Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/lingosteve_/ My TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lingosteve The LingQ language learning blog: https://bit.ly/35yvaqK #languagelearning #languages #polyglot

CC subtitles available in English. If you Google “Pareto's Principle” You will find all kinds of examples of how a small number of any series of events will account for the lion’s share of the results of effects of these events. People say this also applies to language learning. In this video I question this. 0:00 What is the Pareto Principle? 2:51 Just learn the most common 100 words in your target language? 3:49 My language learning statistics. 7:35 There is no shortcut because language learning is about learning words. ___ Study a language on LingQ: https://bit.ly/3krxCtu Study this video as a lesson on LingQ: https://bit.ly/3GDN273 My Podcast: Soundcloud: https://bit.ly/3iZsbic Apple: https://apple.co/3z1F1lD Google: https://bit.ly/2W3DYmK Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4TbcX8ilVmVTi6jdQVHuwK Get my 10 Secrets of Language Learning: https://www.thelinguist.com FREE grammar guides: https://www.lingq.com/en/grammar-resource/ Join the LingQ Discord server: https://discord.gg/ShPTjyhwTN My language learning blog on The Linguist: https://bit.ly/2MW83Ab My Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/lingosteve_/ My TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lingosteve The LingQ language learning blog: https://bit.ly/35yvaqK #languagelearning #paretoprinciple #polyglot

Laura abrió un canal de Youtube al comienzo de la pandemia porque es una persona extrovertida que domina varios idiomas. En su canal, que se llama Couch Polyglot, habla sobre sus idiomas y cómo aprenderlos.  Find Laura online: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCHowOK8RrPns_-m1LPfoqEw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LearnSpanishWithLaura Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/couchpolyglot ___ Study a language on LingQ: https://bit.ly/3J4HFz3 My Podcast: Soundcloud: https://bit.ly/3iZsbic Apple: https://apple.co/3z1F1lD Google: https://bit.ly/2W3DYmK Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4TbcX8ilVmVTi6jdQVHuwK Get my 10 Secrets of Language Learning: https://www.thelinguist.com FREE grammar guides: https://www.lingq.com/en/grammar-resource/ Join the LingQ Discord server: https://discord.gg/ShPTjyhwTN My language learning blog on The Linguist: https://bit.ly/2MW83Ab My Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/lingosteve_/ My TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lingosteve The LingQ language learning blog: https://bit.ly/35yvaqK #poliglota #polyglot #languagelearning

Language Immersion, on its own isn't a golden ticket to becoming fluent in the language and here's why. https://www.thelinguist.com/ For an in-depth guide to language learning, subscribe to my 10 Secrets. #languages #languagelearning #polyglot

CC subtitles available in English. My English Spelling and Pronunciation lesson on LingQ: https://www.lingq.com/en/learn/en/web/reader/16617043 Pronunciation and spelling can both give problems to learners of English. They are connected. Unfortunately, however, the spelling is not a reliable indicator of how words are pronounced. It takes a long time to get used to this. 0:00 To improve your English pronunciation don't rely on what you read. 2:56 The issue of English spelling. 5:24 Some of the inconsistencies of English pronunciation. 8:02 The lesson I created ion LingQ for English learners. ___ Study a language on LingQ: https://bit.ly/3iT5Dmh Study this video as a lesson on LingQ: https://bit.ly/3tvPKDN My Podcast: Soundcloud: https://bit.ly/3iZsbic Apple: https://apple.co/3z1F1lD Google: https://bit.ly/2W3DYmK Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4TbcX8ilVmVTi6jdQVHuwK Get my 10 Secrets of Language Learning: https://www.thelinguist.com FREE grammar guides: https://www.lingq.com/en/grammar-resource/ Join the LingQ Discord server: https://discord.gg/ShPTjyhwTN My language learning blog on The Linguist: https://bit.ly/2MW83Ab My Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/lingosteve_/ My TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lingosteve The LingQ language learning blog: https://bit.ly/35yvaqK #englishpronunciation #learnenglish #pronunciation

My lesson on French pronouns on LingQ: https://www.lingq.com/en/learn/fr/web/reader/16580587 In every language I have learned there are certain usage patterns that tickle my fancy.  They are usually handy in expressing my thoughts. The French pronouns "y" and "en" are good examples. 0:00 Why am I talking about French pronouns? 1:32 My two favourite French pronouns. 2:49 A walk through the lesson on French pronouns I created on LingQ. 6:08 Some other handy pronouns in French. ___ Study a language on LingQ: https://bit.ly/3kCMh5l Study this video as a lesson on LingQ: https://bit.ly/3G0dNCs My Podcast: Soundcloud: https://bit.ly/3iZsbic Apple: https://apple.co/3z1F1lD Google: https://bit.ly/2W3DYmK Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4TbcX8ilVmVTi6jdQVHuwK Get my 10 Secrets of Language Learning: https://www.thelinguist.com FREE grammar guides: https://www.lingq.com/en/grammar-resource/ Join the LingQ Discord server: https://discord.gg/ShPTjyhwTN My language learning blog on The Linguist: https://bit.ly/2MW83Ab My Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/lingosteve_/ My TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lingosteve The LingQ language learning blog: https://bit.ly/35yvaqK #frenchpronouns #learnfrench #frenchlessons